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<\/p>\nLotus today unwrapped its new flagship, the Emeya, at a glittering event in New York City. Known as the Type 133 until recently, the electric four-door sedan will pose a fresh challenge to the likes of the Tesla Model S and the Porsche Taycan Turbo. It flaunts cutting-edge tech and is the brand’s first four-door sedan after the Opel Omega-based Carlton from the 1990s.<\/p>\n
Aerodynamics is at the sedan\u2019s forefront. The new Lotus features an active grille upfront, first seen on the Eletre SUV, to reduce drag and improve efficiency when closed and cool the battery and the brakes when open. There\u2019s also an active front spoiler, a motorsport-inspired active diffuser, and an active rear spoiler to maximize downforce for canyon carving and track driving. The active rear spoiler is 11.0 inches wide, 3.9 inches wider than the one on the Eletre, generating a net downforce of 474 pounds at an unspecified speed.<\/p>\n
Sustainable materials take center stage in the Emeya\u2019s interior. Lotus is the world\u2019s first carmaker to use a new type of yarn. For the passenger compartment upholstery, the brand uses yarn derived from cotton waste within the fashion and clothing industries. It\u2019s not only a form of sustainable luxury, but also saves weight compared to leather.<\/p>\n
Lotus is also using processes such as physical vapor deposition (PVD) for metallic finishes on certain cabin surfaces. You’ll find Alcantara, ultra-fabric polyurethane, and Nappa leather in other areas. <\/p>\n
There\u2019s more to the interior than just sustainable materials. A KEF 3D surround sound system integrates noise cancellation; vibration sensors installed on the exterior detect tire and suspension movement. Algorithms then generate \u201canti-phasing acoustic signals\u201d via the speakers to curb interference. For the driver, there\u2019s a 55-inch augmented reality head-up display for quick access to important information. It also has digital mirrors and LiDar modules like the Eletre.<\/p>\n
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The Emeya rides on the same platform as the Eletre, the bespoke Electric Premium Architecture (EPA) derived from Geely\u2019s Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA). It is expected to have a similar range as the Eletre, which can cover 373 miles on the optimistic WLTP cycle. It has a 102 kWh battery pack, slightly smaller than the Eletre\u2019s 112 kWh pack, which can charge at 350 kilowatts. 93 miles of range can be added in five minutes \u2013 10-80 percent takes 18 minutes with a 350 kW DC fast charger.<\/p>\n
Performance figures straddle the hypercar territory. With 905 horsepower and 726 pound-feet of torque, the sedan can slingshot from 0-62 miles per hour in just 2.8 seconds. The all-wheel-drive EV\u2019s top speed is limited to 159 mph. Power is channeled to all four corners via a two-speed transmission, and Lotus claims the braking system is \u201crace-grade.\u201d In terms of chassis tech, the adjustable suspension can analyze the road ahead 1,000 times per second.<\/p>\n
“This is a completely new Lotus, something never seen before. Building on what Lotus has accomplished to this day, we have created a luxury car that delivers outstanding performance for the driving enthusiast, designed to inspire confidence and excitement,\u201d said Ben Payne, Lotus Group\u2019s vice president of design.<\/p>\n